Mark Dayton on Crime

Democratic Governor; previously Senator

More resources for local law enforcement & COPS

I will fight to provide local law enforcement the resources needed to prevent and control crime. I support increased federal funding for law enforcement for programs
such as COPS and other federal initiatives that expand the presence of community police on our streets.

More gang prosecution

Positions Mark Dayton has taken on issues in the 1998 gubernatorial campaign: Proposes a major expansion in statewide anti-gang efforts, including having the attorney general’s office prosecute gun felonies and violent crimes.

More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes.

Dayton co-sponsored the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act:

Title: To provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes.

Summary: Provide technical, forensic, prosecutorial, or other assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution of any violent crime that is motivated by prejudice based on the race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of the victim or is a violation of hate crime laws.

Award grants to assist State and local law enforcement officials with extraordinary expenses for interstate hate crimes.

Award grants to State and local programs designed to combat hate crimes committed by juveniles.